Ariyalur District

District :  Ariyalur

Talukas:  Ariyalur, Sendurai, Udayarpalayam

Headquarters:  Ariyalur

Area  :  Total 1,949.31 km² (752.63 sq mi)

Population : (2011)  • Total 752,481  

Density : 390/km² (1,000/sq mi)

Vehicle registration: TN 61

Website : www.ariyalur.tn.nic.in

Famous Place: Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangai konda cholapuram

History

Ariyalur is noted for its cement industries and has huge reserves of lignite. Gangaikonda Cholapuram built by the King Rajendrea Cholan of Chola Empire, and UNESCO World Heritage site is situated in the district.

Ariyalur district was carved out of Perambalur district on January 1, 2001. But, it was merged with Perambalur District on March 31, 2002. Ariyalur district was re-carved on November 23, 2007. The district is bordered by the districts of Cuddalore to the north and north-east, Nagapattinam to the east, Thanjavur to the south and south-east, Tiruchirapalli to the south-west and Perambalur to the west.